[Announcement] Applications are open for Phase 1: Market Discovery Programme [Batch 4] – GIA Tokyo Acceleration Programme

Leave a Nest Singapore is excited to announce the continuation of the program supporting Singaporean companies entering the Japanese market. Japan’s dynamic economy and advanced technology landscape remain attractive for deep tech SMEs/startups. However, Singapore SMEs/startups require the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the Japanese market amidst challenges of language & cultural barriers, and finding the right network.

This programme, Phase 1 Market Discovery, focuses on Singaporean SMEs/startups earlier in their journey to build an action plan to enter the Japan market.  The focus of this programme is to work with participants to create a clear action plan to enter the Japan market.

As mentioned, Phase 1 Batch 4 applications are open now!

Programme fees: S$2,000 + 9% GST

Application Deadline: 31st July 2026

Apply here to participate in the “Enter to Japan – Market Discovery Program”

 

 

Brief Program Overview – Phase 1 Batch 4 (Aug-September 2026)

17th Aug	1: Education	A series of lectures for participants to gain an overview of the Japan innovation scene. Included but not limited to learning about the investment scene, manufacturing possibilities, and incorporation.
Aug	2: Hypothesis Creation Course	To give a clear path into Japan, participants will have 1-on-1 discussions with Leave a Nest personnel in order to brainstorm potential partners, craft a strategy to enter the market, and discuss current and relevant JP technology. At the end of this component, participants will create an action plan to enter the Japan market.
2nd-5th Sep	3: Immersion Tour	A physical tour is necessary to understand Japanese business culture and problem statements. On this tour, participants visit key ecosystem players in Japan who can offer opportunities and give feedback on their action plan.
Sep	4: Crystalise	Following the tour, participants revise their action plan and discuss steps forward. Feedback also occurs in this component.

More information on the programme can be found here

Also check our LinkedIn post for more details!

March Immersion Tour Schedule

• 1st-2nd September 2026 (Tue/Wed) Fly into Tokyo
• 2nd-3rd September 2026 (Wed/Thu) Corporate tour @ Tokyo
• 4th September 2026 (Fri)  Travel date (up for discussion)
• 5th September 2026 (Sat) Recommended participation at the Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference Osaka

For enquiries, please contact Leave a Nest at: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]